October 6, 2011
Ramona Sentinel
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Ramona horse, rider selected for Pan American Games By JOE NAIMAN
Rider James Atkinson and Carolyn Hoffos’ horse, Gustav, have been selected to represent Canada in the Pam American Games for the threeday eventing competition Oct. 21-23. “We’re just thrilled,” said Hoffos, who boards Gustav at her Copper Meadows equestrian center in Ramona when the German riding horse isn’t out of town for com-
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petition. “I’m ecstatic. We have the whole family going down.” Atkinson has lived in Ramona since marrying Hoffos’ daughter two years ago and is still a Canadian citizen. More than a dozen family members, friends and equestrians who
train at Copper Meadows key to a successful comFive horse/rider combiwill be making the trip to petition and is aware that nations were selected to Guadalajara, Mexico, for problems could arise. compete at the Pan Amerthe Pan American Games. “I’m trying to keep my ican Games. Four will be “It’s really exciting,” excitement in check,” he on the team and one will Atkinson said. “I’m really said. compete individually. happy for the horse and The equine health issue That selection will not for Robin (Hoffos’ hus- will determine whether be made until after the band) and Carolyn.” Atkinson and Gustav horses and riders arrive Atkinson knows that a compete as a team or in- in Guadalajara. healthy horse will be RAMONA the dividually. Atkinson and Gustav SENTINEL_ 07_28_11 _ _8.59x10
left Ramona on Sept. 20 and spent last weekend at a competition in Parker, Colo., where the Colorado Horse Park is located. “You’ve got to keep them fit,” Atkinson said of the competition before the Pan American Games. See PAN AMERICAN on page 18
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